Antarctic Women's Expedition: Fly the Drake

10 Days Aurora Expeditions

About This Itinerary

Embark on an Antarctic adventure with like-minded women, sailing on our small-ship expedition vessel, the Sylvia Earle. This vessel pays tribute to Dr. Sylvia Earle, an ambassador to conservation on the planet. In addition, the decks highlight six pioneering women in conservation and their incredible achievements and causes. We are proud to launch this new voyage, designed by women, led by women, for women. Travelling to Antarctica will open the door to new experiences, perhaps new challenges, and with the Aurora-style of travel, new friendships too. Late summer is a great time to visit Antarctica, with active wildlife, melting ice, and generally good weather. Skuas, terns and a suite of petrels wheel against a backdrop of spectacular sunsets, as the days shorten, and winter gradually approaches.

Areas Visited

Antarctica Peninsula

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Punta Arenas
Arrive in Punta Arenas, where you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to our hotel. We ask that you arrive no later than 2:00pm on this day. Overlooking the Straits of Magellan, the city sits astride one of the world's most historic trade routes. At 7.00 pm this evening, meet your fellow expeditioners at a voyage briefing where we will reconfirm your transfer times for tomorrow, explain the procedures for your flight to King George Island and outline important IAATO regulations for visitors to Antarctica.
Day 2: Fly to King George Island, Embarkation
This morning we will be transferred to Punta Arenas airport for our charter flight to King George Island, Antarctica (weather permitting). The flight will take approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. On arrival into King George Island our expedition team is on hand to greet you and to prepare you for your Zodiac transfer to the vessel. You will have time to settle into your cabin before our important safety briefings.
Day 3: Antarctic Peninsula
It’s almost impossible to describe the feeling of arriving in Antarctica. Once we arrive, the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are ours to explore, and we have a host of choices available to us. Your experienced expedition team will use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day. We generally make landings or Zodiac excursions twice a day. While ashore we aim to stretch our legs, wandering along pebbly beaches or perhaps up snow-covered ridgelines.
Day 4: Antarctic Peninsula
Continuation of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands with landings, Zodiac cruises, and wildlife watching.
Day 5: Antarctic Peninsula
Continuation of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands with landings, Zodiac cruises, and wildlife watching.
Day 6: Antarctic Peninsula
Continuation of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands with landings, Zodiac cruises, and wildlife watching.
Day 7: Antarctic Peninsula
Continuation of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands with landings, Zodiac cruises, and wildlife watching.
Day 8: Antarctic Peninsula
Continuation of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands with landings, Zodiac cruises, and wildlife watching.
Day 9: Fly King George Island to Punta Arenas
As we approach Frei Base on King George Island, it is time to farewell Antarctica and our amazing adventure before boarding our flight (approximately one hour and forty-five minutes) to Punta Arenas, Chile. From Punta Arenas airport, you will be transferred to our group hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Depart Punta Arenas
After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to your fellow travellers as we continue our onward journeys. A transfer to the airport is included in the voyage fare.

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
Two night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Punta Arenas on Day 1 and Day 9.
Return charter flight between Punta Arenas and King George Island.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Wi-Fi*.

What's Not Included

International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.

Upcoming departures

Departure month

2 upcoming departures

Antarctic Women's Expedition: Fly the Drake
Feb 23, 2027 · Sylvia Earle
Antarctic Women's Expedition: Spirit of Antarctica
Mar 3, 2028 · Sylvia Earle

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Quick Facts

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